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Carter’s Recalls Infant Clothing with Zippers Due to Choking Hazard

Reported: April 11, 2013 Initiated: April 11, 2013 #13167

Product Description

This recall involves eight styles of one-piece, footed cotton clothing for infants made by Carter's. They have a zipper from the foot to the neck and were sold in sizes newborn, 3, 6 and 9 months. Baby B'gosh®, Child of Mine® made by Carter's or Just One You® made by Carter's is printed on the fabric inside the neck area. The style number is printed on a side seam label. Brand Style Number Description Baby B'gosh 414-208 Yellow with white quarter moons and gray and white stars print. Child of Mine 715-839 Baseball-style, white with blue stripes, yellow accents and "Little Brother" printed on the chest. Just One You 520-242 White background with navy stripes and green neck binding. Sold as a 2-pack with: 597B537 Light blue with a nautical and green crabs print and "Captain Cutie" on the left chest. 520-243 White with a pink cupcake print. Sold as 2-pack with: 597B538 Pink with small polka dots and a bunny ballerina on the left chest. 520-244 White with green stripes and an elephant and duck on the left chest. Sold as 2-pack with: 597B539 White with a gray elephant, gray bear, green frog and yellow duck print.

Reason for Recall

The zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled clothing away from infants and return it to Carter's for a full refund.

Details

Units Affected
About 218,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves eight styles of one-piece, footed cotton clothing for infants made by Carter's. They have a zipper from the foot to the neck and were sold in sizes newborn, 3, 6 and 9 months. Baby B'gosh®, Child of Mine® made by Carter's or Just One You® made by Carter's is printed on the fabric inside the neck area. The style number is printed on a side seam label. Brand Style Number Description Baby B'gosh 414-208 Yellow with white quarter moons and gray and white stars print. Child of Mine 715-839 Baseball-style, white with blue stripes, yellow accents and "Little Brother" printed on the chest. Just One You 520-242 White background with navy stripes and green neck binding. Sold as a 2-pack with: 597B537 Light blue with a nautical and green crabs print and "Captain Cutie" on the left chest. 520-243 White with a pink cupcake print. Sold as 2-pack with: 597B538 Pink with small polka dots and a bunny ballerina on the left chest. 520-244 White with green stripes and an elephant and duck on the left chest. Sold as 2-pack with: 597B539 White with a gray elephant, gray bear, green frog and yellow duck print.. Units affected: About 218,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled clothing away from infants and return it to Carter's for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 11, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 13167.